Les Sources de Caudalie

Located amid the vineyards of Château Smith Haut Lafitte, Les Sources de Caudalie is a truly exceptional property.

This five-star hotel and spa was an early pioneer of wine tourism, and has redefined the traditional concept of a spa hotel with its grape-based beauty treatments. Constructed from recycled local materials to blend in with its natural surroundings, it offers a tranquil and luxurious getaway just 20 minutes from Bordeaux Airport.

There are 40 rooms and 21 suites scattered throughout the six accommodation buildings. Each room is named and decorated after a specific element of Aquitaine, such as Claret and Archipelago, with décor ranging from a classic style with antique furniture and claw-foot bathtubs, to whitewashed cabins that resemble fishermen’s cottages. For a truly romantic stay, opt for the waterside suite, L’île aux oiseaux, which is perched on stilts overlooking the lake.

There are plenty of options for dinner with three restaurants on site. The two-Michelin-starred La Grand’Vigne offers a sophisticated fine dining experience with food sourced from local producers or grown in the organic vegetable garden. La Table de Lavoir is a more casual, bistro-style restaurant, and there’s a deli and wine bar offering a selection of nibbles and Bordeaux wines, as well as a bar with an extensive wine cellar.

Treat yourself to a facial or body treatment in the world-famous ‘vinotherapie’ spa, which uses by-products from the winemaking process. Alternatively, relax in the Jacuzzi and hammam, take a dip in the pool, or learn the secrets of French cuisine in a cookery class.